Diversity Education at Appalachian

EDC provides education modules on request to university units, departments, organizations, and classes. All workshops share the common theme of creating respectful living, learning, and working environments. These interactive sessions can be tailored to serve the needs of any group. SPA supervisors, classes, student organizations, and residence halls are regular training participants.

Workshops for Seminars and Classes

Appreciating Differences in Others

Communication Across Cultures

Leadership and Team Building in Diverse Environments

Recognizing and Preventing Unlawful Workplace Harassment

Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention

Stereotypes and You

Understanding Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Issues

Watch Your Language!

Off Campus Leadership

EDC is also called on to provide training sessions in community and regional organizations. Workshops have been facilitated for:

Appalachian District Health Departments of Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany Counties

Susan King is the education and outreach coordinator. She completed the training modules "The Law of EEO" and "Harassment Prevention" at Cornell University IRA School, New York City, in April of 2010, and "Developing Diversity Training for the Workplace" and "Teaching Skills and Cultural Competency" with the National Multicultural Institute in Washington, D.C, in 2000 and 2004. Susan enjoyed a 22 year career in theatre prior to joining the Equity Office staff in 1998.